The new habitat protections would cover almost 7,700 square miles of forests and mountains in Colorado and northern New ...

A Canada lynx spotted in Vermont in August, the first sighting is six years, is still in the state but is moving north in ...

The Canada lynx’s typical coat colors help it to blend into its snowy environment. So, a solid black coat would likely be “maladaptive” and make it harder for one of these wild cats to hide.

The Canada lynx, a snow-dependent wildcat, could soon see new protections in the Western U.S. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced last week a finalized recovery plan for the species and ...

The Canada lynx has been on the Vermont endangered species list since 1972 and is a federally threatened species in the U.S. Since they are protected, hunting or trapping lynx is not permitted.

Canada lynx are as big as bobcats, weighing up to 44 lbs and measuring about 3 feet in length. Its large feet are perfect for traversing deep snow. The cat has been a protected animal in Minnesota ...

In 2000, the Canada lynx was designated under the Endangered Species Act as a threatened species in the lower 48 states. In Colorado, lynx have been listed as a state endangered species since 1976.

Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in US southern Rockies Almost 7,700 square miles of forests and mountains in Colorado and northern New Mexico are covered under the habitat proposal.

FILE - A Canada lynx heads into the Rio Grande National Forest after being released near Creede, Colo., April 19, 2005. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) AP ...

Canada lynx are as big as bobcats, weighing up to 44 lbs and measuring about 3 feet in length. Its large feet are perfect for traversing deep snow. The cat has been a protected animal in Minnesota ...

FILE - A Canada lynx heads into the Rio Grande National Forest after being released near Creede, Colo., April 19, 2005.

Canada lynx are as big as bobcats, weighing up to 44 lbs and measuring about 3 feet in length. Its large feet are perfect for traversing deep snow. The cat has been a protected animal in Minnesota ...